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RJ09 ZUC

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

203,118 mi
Last recorded203,118 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 ZUC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 203,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 203,115 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2024 198,559 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 190,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 183,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 174,824 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 174,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 168,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 155,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension joint has movement in lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2019 155,361 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension joint has movement in lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2018 140,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Aug 2017 127,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,641 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted,obscuring some test items.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 111,525 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and engine covers fitted,obscuring some test items.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,412 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 96,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,695 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,919 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,616 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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RJ09 ZUC is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 83,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ09 ZUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ09 ZUC registered?

RJ09 ZUC is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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